Therapists in Sharonville

“I believe in the ability of people to heal and recover from traumatic life situations including alcohol and drug issues and to learn to make good life choices in the process. I see my job as a therapist as helping empower my clients so that they can move through the seasons of life making good life decisions and learning to solve problems creatively and successfully. I am also family mediator and work extensively with couples going through transition.

“Welcome to our office .We are a friendly and professional staff and will treat you with patience, caring and dignity. Please ask questions. We will do our best to answer or find out what other resources may be available for you.
We are focused on three types of clients in our office. These include individuals who are depressed, anxious or experiencing an adjustment disorder.
We also specialize in Neuropschological Assessment.
Treating the behavioral consequences of chronic pain is also an office specialty.

“I work with adult individuals, couples, families and groups. I adopt a holistic approach, seeing my role as advocate for my clients' optimal functioning and wellness. I strive to help clients connect with their personal power, to live mindfully, and to build resilience in the face of life's stressors. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, relationships, and Post Traumatic stress. I have trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, but am anchored in the Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioral schools. My specialized training includes EMDR, for the treatment of trauma, ACT therapy, and the Enneagram.

“I have been an Ohio licensed clinical psychologist for over 40 years providing individual, couples, family and group psychotherapeutic services to teens, adults and the elderly. I have also provided consultation and personal coaching to family-owned and private businesses. Much of my work has been within community mental health, hospital and employee assistance programs, but for the past three years I have been in private practice with psychiatrist Saba A. Chughtai, MD. Our practice welcomes individuals who have experienced serious struggles with emotional, mental, behavioral, physical and phase of life issues.

“You will experience a therpist with a listening heart, a gentle yet confident response to your difficult struggle. Options to help you cope or overcome the pain your life will be presented. We will work with your positive traits to build hope and strength in your life.I have writtian a book on parenting called "The Family Contract" that has helped many parents with their family structure and discipline for several years.

“My professional experience with grief and anger, and my experience of healing from childhood wounds and significant loss, impacts my work by encouraging a heart and mind open to the goodness of the human soul, the possibility of healing of mental disease, and an acceptance of every faith tradition. I am ready to work with individuals and couples using mindfulness, a variety of individualized cognitive therapies, and spiritual development based on my professional training and life experience. I especially wants to be of service to men with anger, addiction, depression, grief, and PTSD issues.

“I work best with clients who are willing to risk making
some changes in their lives in order for their present and future to be better than their pasts. Relationship issues, marriage and divorce, nagging personality problems, crises of faith and spirituality, trouble dealing with physical disease and disability, loss and complicated grief, and PTSD are examples of clients' life challenges I have worked with.